College Application Process
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I'm going to be a senior this year. Probably graduating around 3rd or 4th in my class. 4.52 GPA. 2000 on my SAT super scored. Lots of involvement in the community, National Honors Society, Graphic Design Google recognition, in the school's jazz ensemble, trilingual, math competitions, Honors and AP Classes, starter of a Debate team, 4 years of soccer, working even up to 30 hours a week at the point when I worked the most... Summarizing, I am comfortable to say I think I will get into most colleges I apply for, with the exception maybe of Ivy Leagues. I'm applying to all private schools, in-state, so that I can commute, for room and boarding is another 12 thousand a year that I will not have.
How do merit-scholarships work? Do you think I'd have a chance at something close to a full scholarship or are those for really extremely exceptional people? The counselors at my school don't really care, and have denied any help to a friend in a similar situation. I know many of you did get into college. How was the process? What should I put in the application? Should I wait to talk to colleges about the situation after they've seen my application and know who I am beyond status? Should I just talk to them now? My parents, like most of yours did I believe, know little, if anything at all about the college process. I'm sure anything you guys can tell me about this whole thing will help me, and beyond, since I want to share it with my friends who are going through similar struggles. Another question many people fail to answer me. What happens if I don't go to college waiting for the Dream Act to pass, for a semester or two? Would that destroy my chances at good merit-scholarships? Thank you very much, God bless you all, my fellow dreamers.. |
About the merit scholarship, you can always ask on yahoo answers, but I'll do it for you!
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Date Application Sent - Monday 8/17 Date delivered - 8/20 Date of I-797 C Notice of Action - 8/27 Biometrics scheduled - 9/19 Approved - 10/10 SSN Recieved- 10/23
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Last edited by Desperate Dreamer; 08-19-2009 at 11:41 PM..
Reason: Editted out my state.
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Since you mentioned it? Any tips for the essay? Did you guys mention the situation at all? I kind of didn't want to, so I don't sound like a victim. A lot of people go through all kinds of problems smaller or larger than this, so I feel it shouldn't be about that. Maybe mention it but not focus on it?
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You don't have to sound like a victim! Mention it but make sure to focus on how it has made you a stronger person, don't make it seem like such a negative thing. Showing that you were able to persevere will be a HUGE plus.
I say you try applying to schools where you might be able to get a full ride, regardless of what state they are in.
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I know my top choices have given out full rides to people with resumes similar to mine. Of course that is in a case by case basis, but still.
I'm also applying for colleges that aren't that good, some not very good at all (in comparison), because I feel they might value me more. Also, I'm afraid of getting a good scholarship and not being able to use it. About essays, would any of you that have the file or your essay be willing to let me see it? I've only read one college essay so far, and I'd like to know what one of a dreamer looks like. I really need to get going on that. |
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